Charlotte Nightlife & Entertainment
Mingle a Lot
Whether you’re single and ready to mingle or are searching for some “QT” with the spouse before sending the babysitter home, there's plenty of nightlife in Charlotte with you in mind.
Hit up the rockin’ nightlife scene at the EpiCentre, which has a handful of hotspots all in one very cool Center City address. Mellow out to mood music or bring your four-legged friend to a bar designed just for them in the eclectic NoDa neighborhood. Root for the Charlotte Bobcats (or other favorite team if you dare) in a friendly brew pub with more plasma and projection screen TVs than you can count. Or take in a blockbuster movie or independent film at a premier Charlotte theater. Here’s a variety of nightlife options to get you started.
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Featured Nightlife & Entertainment
Howl at the Moon
- Bar / Nightclub
Howl at the Moon takes the term "piano bar" to new heights, with the piano players offering up witty discourse while encouraging the audience to "sing-along" to songs almost everyone knows by heart. Anyone who delights in good music will have a wonderful experience. Howl at the Moon strives to keep their shows fresh with a mainstream and recognizable format that allows their typical customer to sing along with 90% of the songs.
Every staff member of the Howl at the Moon is involved with entertaining guests. There are staff "ShowTime" routines at the bar or on stage, and some (with talent) even perform with the piano players.
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Suite at EpiCentre
- Bar / Nightclub
Just one step inside and you will see, Suite is unlike any nightclub in the Carolinas. Suite’s bold and contemporary character provides the ideal backdrop for upscale nightlife in Charlotte, boasting a perfect blend of chic design, the hippest music, fashionable parties and vogue clientele. Indoor and outdoor spaces provide breathtaking views, while incomparable ambience and atmosphere combine with world-class service and amenities to present an experience unmatched in the Queen City. Seeking a more intimate setting for your nighttime experience? Private Suites are available for your gathering – e-mail party@SUITECharlotte.com for details. Suite is located at the EpiCentre in Charlotte’s vibrant center city.
BlackFinn American Saloon
- Bar / Nightclub
BlackFinn American Saloon is a modern day adaptation of a “big-city” saloon, with the welcoming charm and friendly faces found in the traditional neighborhood tavern of yesteryear. BlackFinn offers upscale-casual American fare with a contemporary interpretation of beloved classic cuisine for both lunch and dinner. BlackFinn, located in the EpiCentre, is renowned for both its delicious fare and its inviting, lively atmosphere every day of the week. Whether it’s time to share an appetizer or quick drink with friends, savor a mouth-watering meal, host a private party, enjoy some cocktails and music in the late-night scene or root for your favorite team on game day, anytime is a great time to visit your neighborhood BlackFinn.
Strike City
- Sports Bar
At StrikeCity you get more than just strikes, spares and 7-10 splits. StrikeCity is the next generation of bowling, taking traditional elements of the sport and kicking it up a notch with modern lanes, sleek amenities and state-of-the-art scoring. In addition to world-class bowling, StrikeCity offers dozens of flat screen televisions throughout the venue, a delicious menu from Libretto’s Authentic NYC Pizza and Italian Kitchen that goes beyond traditional bowling alley food standards, and a fully-stocked bar with an extensive beer list all in a stylish and comfortable setting. Located at the EpiCentre in uptown Charlotte, StrikeCity is the perfect place to challenge your friends to a ten pin showdown, host your next group outing, have a few drinks or catch the big game. StrikeCity is more than a bowling alley – it’s an experience.
Whisky River
- Bar / Nightclub
Owned by NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Whisky River is one of Charlotte, North Carolina’s most popular evening entertainment venues in the heart of the vibrant uptown scene at the EpiCentre. With its unpretentious charm and electrifying blend of live music performances, celebrity guests and dynamic DJs spinning everything from rock to country and more, Whisky River is the ideal destination for casual, feel-good fun. So grab your friends and get ready for a revved-up time at Charlotte’s favorite place to unwind – Whisky River. Oh, and don’t forget to take a ride on our famous, and always entertaining, mechanical bull – if you dare!
Road Runner Mobile Amphitheatre
- Live Music Club / Venue
The Road Runner Mobile Amphitheatre (formerly the Uptown Amphitheatre) is a new 5,000 capacity outdoor amphitheatre operated and managed by Live Nation. The amphitheatre is situated in a beautiful outdoor setting with soaring views of the Charlotte skyline, elevated lawn seating, traditional outdoor seating, premium box seats with food and beverage service, and an indoor VIP area with private restrooms, private bar and views of the stage. The concession area has a “bourbon street” feel with multiple permanent restrooms with pedestal sinks, full length mirrors and private stalls.
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Road Runner Mobile Amphitheatre
- Live Music Club / Venue
The Road Runner Mobile Amphitheatre (formerly the Uptown Amphitheatre) is a new 5,000 capacity outdoor amphitheatre operated and managed by Live Nation. The amphitheatre is situated in a beautiful outdoor setting with soaring views of the Charlotte skyline, elevated lawn seating, traditional outdoor seating, premium box seats with food and beverage service, and an indoor VIP area with private restrooms, private bar and views of the stage. The concession area has a “bourbon street” feel with multiple permanent restrooms with pedestal sinks, full length mirrors and private stalls.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 28262 704-549-5555
704-549-1043
Fillmore Charlotte, The
- Live Music Club / Venue
The newly opened Fillmore Charlotte is housed in a historic textile mill and is themed in the tradition of the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco. The new Fillmore features the iconic music venue’s trademark décor, including red oak hardwood floors, red painted interior, vintage posters of legendary live music performances, magnificent chandeliers throughout, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, as well as, stadium style tiers that create great sight lines from anywhere in the venue, a VIP area and more. The 2,000 capacity venue is located in the heart of Charlotte at the NC Music Factory, a 35 acre multiple use entertainment development.